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Dr. Michelle Burns, LPC

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationSouth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Relationship, and Family
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About Michelle

Dr. Michelle Burns brings two decades of clinical experience to her practice in South Carolina, holding an LPC credential and licensure details SC LPC 8902 and GA LPC LPC013642.

Background and approach

Over the years she has focused on relationship and family challenges, parenting and anger concerns, and a wide range of emotional and life struggles including anxiety, depression, trauma and grief.

Her work also addresses issues such as self-esteem, stress, intimacy-related difficulties, sleep and eating concerns, career transitions, and ADHD alongside additional interests in aging, cancer-related adjustment, divorce and life purpose. She emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach that helps clients express difficult thoughts and feelings while developing practical coping strategies.

Dr. Burns draws on evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor sessions to each person’s needs.

Prospective clients are encouraged to take the first step toward support, knowing that the therapist aims to create a respectful, open space for exploring change and building skills.

Online Approaches for Practical Change



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; it is often used to manage anxiety, depression, sleep or eating difficulties, and stress by practicing concrete skills and structured exercises. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, making it useful for clients coping with intense emotions, anger, or relationship challenges. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on identifying strengths and setting achievable goals, helping clients move toward specific changes by building on what already works in their lives.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to clarify goals, review what methods might fit best, and adjust strategies over time so treatment aligns with individual needs, preferences, and progress.

Online sessions improve accessibility and flexibility by offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow clients to schedule care around work and family demands, continue therapy during life transitions, and maintain momentum between appointments while working with licensed professionals to pursue meaningful change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including relationship and family problems, parenting, anger, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, as well as ADHD and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?
The approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental, focusing on helping clients express feelings and develop practical coping strategies using structured, evidence-informed methods.
What is her background and experience?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with people across a variety of life and emotional challenges.
Which credentials and location should I know about?
The therapist is an LPC with licensure details SC LPC 8902 and GA LPC LPC013642, practicing in South Carolina.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available for remote work?
Clients may meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and preferences.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCancerDivorce and separationForgivenessLife purposeSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Georgia, South Carolina

Languages

English